Heavy rainfall reignites havoc: Schools shut, deaths reported in Himachal

Shimla, July 21 (UNI) After a lull, heavy monsoon rains have battered several parts of Himachal Pradesh since Sunday night, triggering fresh landslides and flash floods across Mandi and Chamba districts, and forcing authorities to close all educational institutions in Theog and Thunag sub-divisions for public safety. In Sutanh village of Chadi Panchayat (Chamba district),…

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Hezbollah leader says ready to confront Israel if necessary

Beirut, July 19 (UNI) Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said Friday that the group is fully prepared to confront Israel militarily if necessary, warning that Lebanon faces an “existential threat” from the ongoing “Israeli aggression” and U.S.-backed regional pressures. He made the remarks during a memorial service for the group’s fallen commander, Ali Abdul Moneim Karaki…

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IDF says it will continue its attacks on Syria despite US appeal to stand down

Tel Aviv/Damascus, July 16 (UNI) Amid Israeli military’s direct attack on Syria’s Defence Ministry and Presidential Palace due to violence against Syria’s ethnic Druze community, the IDF has announced its intention to continue despite appeals from US President Donald Trump and Secretary of Star Marco Rubio to cease its bombardment. According to Axios, Washington’s special…

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India issues travel advisory for Iran travel

Tehran/ New Delhi, July 16 (UNI) The Indian Embassy in Iran today issued a travel advisory for Indian nationals urging them to avoid non-essential travel to Iran. The advisory comes amid rising security concerns in the region over the past several weeks. “In view of the security-related developments over the past several weeks, Indian nationals…

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